Hand with shell and black sand | photo by @alistairkeddieRachel holds a white spiral shell and some black sand for the camera. The sand has a very high iron content which turns the beach into a giant heat sink soaking up strong sun to the point of burning feet. Bethell’s Beach, North Island, New Zealand
Life guard | photo by @alistairkeddiePosting a wee series of four photos to the diary tonight and shot today at Bethel’s Beach to the west of Auckland. At last a break in the weather lets people hit the beach
Swim between flags | photo by @alistairkeddie2 of 4A strong onshore wind created some real chop and kept most people in the water between the flags and surfing boogie boards
Rogue wave | photo by @alistairkeddie3 of 4Every once in a while a random wave sweeps at speed up the beach reaching inland much further than anyone expects
Surf hut | photo by @alistairkeddie4 of 4Volunteer surf life guards patrol the beach and keep watch from the tower, boats at the ready
Back to the sun | photo by @alistairkeddieAuckland has some nice beaches around the city more sheltered and safe than those out west. This one at Narrow Neck overlooks islands in the Hauraki Gulf and is overhung with native pohutukawa trees. These grow everywhere around here and each year around Christmas flower bright red. This …
Mortal | photo by @alistairkeddieI met up today with my good friend Chris for one of our occasional walk and talks. Generally we have a good idea where we are walking but the talking tends to meander and wander much wider. Sparked by a recent event, we touched on the transience of life and importance …
Curls and knots | photo by @alistairkeddieGood morning @burndiary from Auckland, New Zealand where the weather, for summer continues to disappoint. I dont mind the grey cloud, the drizzling then heavy rain, the strong wind, then sun then cloud then rain again, four seasons in one day. But the hot and humid, oppressively sticky and …
Sea | photo by @alistairkeddie moana (noun) sea, ocean, large lake.Kei te mōhio katoa rātau ki ngā tauranga tāmure, tauranga tarakihi, tauranga hāpuku me ērā atu ika o te moana / They know all the fishing grounds for snapper, tarakihi, groper and those other fish of the sea
Poppy Sleeping | photo by @alistairkeddie Poppy the cat catches some zzz’s on her mamas lap and makes a sound we only describe as snorepurrs… All feeling a little tired today and needing rest. Very hot and humid nights really mess with sleep so its good to still be off from work. Timing wise, @burndiary …
